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Leyli ve Mecnun - A painting of people in a field with tents

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Majnun is brought in chains to Layla's tent. From Nizami's Layla Majnun. Painted by the 16th-century Safavid court artist Mir Sayyid Ali from Tabriz.Русский: Меджнун у палатки Лейли. Миниатюра из «Хамсе» Низами. Тебриз.

Nizami Ganjavi was a Persian poet and writer who lived from 1141 to 1209. He was born in Ganja, Azerbaijan and is considered one of the greatest poets in Persian literature. Nizami wrote five major works, including the famous "Khosrow and Shirin," "Leyli and Majnun," and "Haft Paykar." His poetry is known for its romantic themes, moral lessons, and vivid descriptions of nature. Nizami's works have been translated into many languages and continue to be studied and appreciated around the world.

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1300 - 1500
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